Career Day - Student information

Prepare yourself for the career fair and/or interviews by attending our career events:

• Preparation workshop for the Career Day | date t.b.a.
• Career events

Update your CV, upload it to the Career Platform (Jobteaser) and bring a printed copy with you to the event. This enables organisations to easily connect with you.

If you don’t want to or can’t bring your printed CV with you (e.g. for sustainability reasons), you can also use your digital LinkedIn business card (see below).

Checklist:

• CV checklist & guide
• Training CV writing | date t.b.a.
• CV check event | date t.b.a.
• CV check | Submit your CV online

Update your LinkedIn profile and learn how to use your digital LinkedIn business card (QR code) at the event, this way you can stay connected with the employers after the event as well.

Checklist:

• LinkedIn checklist & guide
• Digital business card (LinkedIn QR Code)

Create an introduction pitch and know your strengths to introduce yourself well to employers. Make sure to keep it natural and not too rehearsed.

Checklist:

• Introduction pitch guide
• Workshop Discover your Qualities | date t.b.a.
• List with professional skills for inspiration

Create a list of organisations you want to meet at the Career Fair and/or subscribe for their 1-1 interviews:

• Discover the participating employers: go to the main Career Day event on the WUR Career Platform

Prepare questions to ask employers to help start the conversation.

We have listed several example questions that can help you:

• View list with example questions
• Workshop How to network | date t.b.a.

During the WUR Career Day, some organisations have the option to have a 1-1 orientation interview with them. Prepare yourself as if you would go to an interview for a position.

• Interview Preperation guide
• Introduction Pitch guide
• Workshop Discover your Qualities | date t.b.a.
• List with professional skills for inspiration
• Workshop How to network | date t.b.a.
• Practice a job interview | date t.b.a.

Some organisations get a lot of interview applications and may choose to do a group session instead. The following tips help you prepare for this session:

• Have a close look at the website of the organisation, research them, show your genuine interest
• Ask yourself: What type of job/tasks would be interested in?
• Prepare an introduction pitch
• Prepare specific questions about the work of the organisation, this will help you stand out.

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Please note:

• You need to sign up separately for the 1-1 interviews. Deadline interview registration: 27 January 2025, 23:55h.
• A registration to an interview does not guarantee an invite for an interview.
• Employers are responsible for the invites and the follow up for the interviews. Student Career Services is not involved in this process, so we do not know the status of your possible invite.

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Tip:

If you applied for an interview but haven’t heard from the organisation on the day of the event, we advise you to walk by their stand at the career fair to network with the organisation there. This way, you can still ask all of your questions/get more info about the organisation.

• Only go to the employers of your interest (create a list of employers and map out your day)
• Attend the event early, directly at 13:00 as it is more quiet at the beginning, or at the end of the event between 16:00-17:00.
• Apply for 1-1 interviews instead of going to the career fair as this is more personal
• Start small/Warm up first: Begin with casual conversations to build confidence before heading to your preferred employers (this can also be small talk with your peers).
• Take breaks: Step outside, breathe, and recharge when needed.
• Ask for help from Student Career Services. We're here to support you!

The language spoken during the Career Days is English. However, an organisation might request a certain level of Dutch language skills is necessary. You can check the required language skills per organisation in the Jobteaser event.